INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR LABORATORY ANIMALS

WORLD DAY FOR LABORATORY

ANIMALS CELEBRATED YESTERDAY

Agencies - AAshley Owen of Animal Aid says that the World Day for Animals in Laboratories is not recognised by the UN. Ironically, it does recognise World Malaria Day – a disease that benefits from animal research. Owen claims that 3.5 million animals are "subjected to experiments", yet nearly half of these are the birth of a laboratory mouse. Only 2% of experiments involve substantial suffering. Thousands of primates are poisoned to death every year inside British laboratories and hundreds more are subjected to appalling brain experiments. The Europe-wide campaign to end primate experiments has united animal protection groups as well as compassionate MPs and scientists across the continent. On the other hand, a Letter signed by celebrities was handed into the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street on Wednesday (24 April) – World Day for Laboratory Animals.

The petition is calling for less secrecy about what happens to animals in laboratories. Jan Creamer, who runs the National Anti-Vivisection Society, says the Government is thinking about changing the law so that everybody can know exactly what happens to animals in experiments. She says it will enable people to look at other ways to replace animals in all experiments, as has happened with cosmetics testing recently. At the moment, animals are still used in tests for medical treatments. 
On World Animal Day, Jan says: “Following the huge success of the end to animal testing for cosmetics in Europe, the National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) is asking people to make sure their household products are cruelty free – look on our website.” Jan also wants people to get involved in Government ideas about freedom of information on animal experiments.

April 24th marks World Day for Laboratory Animals - a United Nations recognized day of international commemoration of the suffering and killing of millions of innocent sentient beings in laboratories throughout the world. Campaigning organisations in the UK and across the globe, mark today a time to reflect upon the pain and suffering daily caused to millions of animals. In the name of a scientific practice, millions of animals are horribly abused and killed by vivisectors. Today and everyday we should remember the millions of our little brothers who have been killed, and to redouble efforts to hasten the end of all animal experiments. 

WHAT DO THE VEDIC TEACHINGS TELL US? 

When you observe the problem of unconscious consumption, some measures must be taken. That's the way how the conscious consumer arises. Consider some characteristics of this ethical, healthy and ecological position. First of all, the conscious consumer avoid all products having to do with the killing of animals, including food, fashion (costumes made of fur), vanity (many laboratories experiment with thousands of animals in order to produce cosmetics and toiletries), fun (we have enough news about the shows where ridicule and torture creatures), customs and traditions (such as hunting, a bloody pastime, etc.). The conscious consumer does not use items that have been produced under the agony and exploitation of other beings. 

Śrīla Bhakti Aloka Paramadvaiti Mahārāja :
“Conscious Consumers” - “Vedic Wisdom Collection”
http://www.vedic-wisdom.org/
http://vedicwisdom.weebly.com/
http://www.sabiduriavedica.org/sv.php?id=110_81

Published by dasavatara das - "Vedic Views on World News"
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HELP STOP THE SADISTIC 'FIRE BULL' FESTIVAL IN SPAIN

BULLS TORTURED BY FIRE IN
SADISTIC SPANISH FESTIVAL!

www.change.org - The international organization Change.org is petitioning Ministerio del Interior de España, Prime Minister of Spain, Spanish Embassy, and other government officials  to stop and ban the archaic event called "Toro Jubilo" which is a barbaric and sadistic cruelty against bulls. Change.org is asking people to sign an online petition which says: 
"Animal torture and burning bulls alive horrifies Western Culture. Animal cruelty is not acceptable as entertainment or tradition in the 21st Century. Yet the Toro Jubilo annually occurs in Medinaceli, a province of Soria, Spain. Jeering mobs ~ torture ~ a bull with balls of burning tar or  turpentine (called "pitch") attached to his horns. A bull’s horns, body and eyes are scorched. Some try to escape hours of agony by smashing into walls. While different cultures may not understand each others customs, all rational humans comprehend cruelty."

"Setting fire to a live animal - known as Toro de Fuego or “bull on fire” - is sadistic and hideous. Animal cruelty is never acceptable in any civilized culture, giving Spain a reputation as barbarians and hinders tourism. We see it as senseless, and makes us fearful of your people and Country representing a violent and dangerous nation that derive pleasure from torture and sadism. I will advise others to join me in a boycott of Spanish tourism and commerce until the Toro Jubilo and other blood fiestas are permanently banned. 
I urge Spanish officials to enforce stronger animal cruelty laws that shield animals from all forms of abuse, including vulgar rituals and blood fiestas. It is time for all regions of Spain to subscribe to the ethical doctrines that shape our civilized world. Heritage, entertainment, art and religion never justify outright torture. Thank you."

In Medinaceli, a picturesque town in the province of Soria, Spain, a "tradition" called "Toro Júbilo" brings shame on Spain. During the event, balls of tar are stuck onto the horns of a bull and set on fire. The burning bull is then released onto the streets and can do nothing but run around in pain. The agony the bull must suffer is unimaginable. These fiery balls can burn for hours, and they burn the bull's horns, body and eyes and cause tremendous stress - all while spectators cheer and run around the victim. What goes through the mind of the public who enjoy watching other living being suffering pains untold while dying? Support the Change.org campaign and sign the petition!
http://www.change.org/petitions/live-bull-to-be-set-on-fire-spain-action-needed

WHAT DO THE VEDIC TEACHINGS TELL US? 

Every day thousands of animals are killed or abused indiscriminately with the following justifications: give a taste to our palate, filling the pockets of some money, experience some new cosmetic product, provide the ultimate in fashion by creating costumes based on skin or leather, for a traditional ritual or religious type (bullfights, fiestas, Santeria - religious rites, etc..), and finally, as a spectacle (circuses, zoos, etc.). The question is who gave us this right?  Some people ... are based on the fact that an animal does not reason, which is true, but neither does a baby; however, the animals do feel fear, anguish and pain when receiving abuse or realize that they are about to die. Just look at the behaviour of cows in the slaughterhouse lines. Perhaps an animal can not philosophize, but it can feel physical pain.

School of Yoga Inbound :
Yoga Inbound Instructor System
1.11. “Food Inbound”
“Learning to Eat and Live Healthy”
http://inboundparainstructores.blogspot.com/2007/04/1_25.html

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